Region guide

Ecuadorian Andes

Volcano corridor around Quito and central Ecuador.

Ecuadorian Andes mountain map

Adventures

Mountains

Routes

Use these route-linked adventures to plan the trails and traverses that sit inside this region.

Severe

Ecuador Avenue of Volcanoes Triple

Most itineraries use Latacunga, Cayambe, and Riobamba as the key access bases for Chimborazo, Cotopaxi, and Cayambe, with summit days linked by transfers rather than one continuous trail. Arrivals from the UK usually begin with london -> quito, then private overland loop before the route moves on between the mountain bases.

  • Distance44 km
  • Days10 days
  • High point6,263M

Towns and villages

Supporting planning details for where trips start, finish, or stay overnight in this region.

Gateway city

Quito

Primary base for Ecuador volcano acclimatisation circuits.

Mountain city

Riobamba

Key staging base for Chimborazo climbs.